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The Spongebob Musical
Aug13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Sunday, August 13th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Michael Charles and His Band
Aug14
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Michael Charles and His Band

When Australian born Michael Charles traveled the 12,500 miles to test the waters for his music in Chicago, he would have never guessed some thirty…

Monday, August 14th
6:00 a.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Aug14
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. View the complete…

Monday, August 14th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Industry Night
Aug14
Music & Comedy

Industry Night

Industry Night is weekly, variety show featuring Chicago’s top comedic talent on the one night a week the rest of our theaters are dark! Stand-up,…

Monday, August 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Foxhole
2444 W Montrose Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Violins of Hope and Filam Foundation
Aug15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts | | Violins of Hope and Filam Foundation

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | VIOLINS OF HOPE AND FILAM FOUNDATION Marian Mayuga, violin Brent Taghap, violin Larissa Mapua, viola Ezra Escobar, cello Magnus Villanueva,…

Tuesday, August 15th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Mon-Puo Lee, Cello and Anna Han, Piano
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Mon-Puo Lee, Cello and Anna Han, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS |  MON-PUO LEE, CELLO ANNA HAN, PIANO   Program: Alfred Schnittke – Suite in the Old Style for cello and…

Wednesday, August 16th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Aug16
Music & Comedy

Live Jazz on Wednesdays with Myles Hayes at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Join local jazz musician Myles Hayes every Wednesday from 5 – 8:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and enjoy live music, drinks and bites. Guests…

Wednesday, August 16th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre
Aug16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LIGHTS at The Annoyance Theatre

After a sold-out, six-week summer run, LIGHTS returns to the Annoyance Theatre this month. In an effort to give back, two self-important performers (Anna Weatherwax…

Wednesday, August 16th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
CBR’s Rum & Reggae Summer Spirit Series
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

CBR’s Rum & Reggae Summer Spirit Series

Join CBR, River North’s stylish cocktail bar nestled in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, for the Rum & Reggae Summer Spirit Series on Thursday, August 17th!…

Thursday, August 17th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
CBR Chicago
505 North State Street
Dueling Decades 55th Anniversary Celebration at The Original Mother’s
Aug17
Music & Comedy

Dueling Decades 55th Anniversary Celebration at The Original Mother’s

The Original Mother’s, located at 26 W Division St, is celebrating its 55th anniversary with an epic dueling piano showdown, Dueling Decades, on Thursday, August…

Thursday, August 17th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Aug17
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. View the complete…

Thursday, August 17th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
The Spongebob Musical
Aug17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Thursday, August 17th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Dumb and Drummer
Aug17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dumb and Drummer

Chicago’s best comedians doing their best material over live jazz! Every third Thursday at The Lincoln Lodge Theatre, Hosted by Jamaal Sanders, Hunter Hirsch, and…

Thursday, August 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Not That Late Show
Aug17
Music & Comedy

The Not That Late Show

Live from The Newport Theater, The Not That Late Show is a monthly variety show featuring performances from some of Chicago’s most talented comedians and…

Thursday, August 17th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave.
Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase
Aug17
Music & Comedy

Soumates at iO: Improv Duo Showcase

Chemistry is everything, especially in comedy! Our weekly Thursday night showcase features some of Chicago’s best established improv duos, and a performance with a brand…

Thursday, August 17th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA
Aug18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA

Festival Polonaise is returning for the 5th time at „Golf Mill Park – Niles” on August 18-19-20, 2023. The easiest and cheapest trip to Poland…

Friday, August 18th
3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Golf Mill Park – 9150 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714
9150 N Cumberland Ave
Bands on Broadway
Aug18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Bands on Broadway

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the exciting return of Bands on Broadway this August. This month-long series encourages people to enjoy…

Friday, August 18th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Edgewater, Chicago
1210 W Rosedale
The Infinite Wrench
Aug18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, August 18th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Spongebob Musical
Aug18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Spongebob Musical

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save…

Friday, August 18th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chopin Theatre
1543 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Frankie Quiñones at The Den Theatre
Aug18
Music & Comedy

Frankie Quiñones at The Den Theatre

The Den Theatre welcomes comedian Frankie Quiñones (TBS, Comedy Central, HBO) will take to the stage along with live performances by his characters “Creeper” (CholoFit)…

Friday, August 18th
7:15 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Vaguely Familiar
Aug18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Vaguely Familiar

From the US Improv Team comes an original sketch and improv revue at the Cornservatory! Join us for four spectacular shows chalked full of adventure,…

Friday, August 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake Summer Worship Nights Tour
Aug18
Music & Comedy

Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake Summer Worship Nights Tour

Join Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake on the Summer Worship Nights Tour, coming to NOW Arena on August 18th! Joined by KB, this show is…

Friday, August 18th
7:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
NOW Arena
5333 Prairie Stone Parkway
Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA
Aug19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA

Festival Polonaise is returning for the 5th time at „Golf Mill Park – Niles” on August 18-19-20, 2023. The easiest and cheapest trip to Poland…

Saturday, August 19th
3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Golf Mill Park – 9150 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714
9150 N Cumberland Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Aug19
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Saturday, August 19th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
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